Month: April 2026
‘We’re by far the most ubiquitous experience for music’: Spotify’s Head of Consumer Experience talks to me about the streaming giant’s next 20 years, including its plans to expand to new formats and combat AI music
Earlier this week Spotify celebrated its 20th birthday, and to mark the milestone I spoke with Sten Garmark, the music-streaming giant’s Global Head of Consumer Experience, about the company’s early years, and its impact on both the music industry and the wider culture. In the second part of our discussion,…
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Researchers say we’re talking less than ever
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Arizona say that between 2005 and 2019, the number of words we speak out loud to another human being fell by nearly 28 percent. And that has likely only gotten worse following the pandemic. The researchers actually counted the…
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Sharge’s fast Qi2.2 MagSafe battery is down to $70 with a free USB-C cable
I’ve been testing compact, magnetic Qi2 power banks that can snap onto your phone for an upcoming buying guide. They make recharging much easier than bringing along a huge battery that weighs down your bag. One of my favorites so far is the Sharge Icemag 3, a 10,000mAh model that…
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PIA just dropped its prices to a record low — here’s how it compares to the competition
Significant price shifts are rare in the budget VPN market, making Private Internet Access’s (PIA) drop from $2.03 to just $1.75 per month a notable event. While PIA has recently been overshadowed by rising competitors like Norton VPN, this new low price reasserts its value. Since I’ve been reviewing VPNs,…
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iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 5 of the biggest leaks rated in terms of likelihood — from new colors to Face ID upgrades
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be among the most exciting phones of the year — or they could be really boring. It really comes down to which rumors we’ve heard about them turn out to be right. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up and…
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‘No 14-inch laptop is more portable than this’: I reviewed Asus’ answer to the MacBook Air, and loved its super-light design — but it comes with a big catch
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Asus Zenbook A14: Two-minute review The Asus Zenbook A14 is a light and compact laptop that promises to be…
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